Allegra Hobbs
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Past articles by Allegra:
Why Immigration Coverage Needs to Center Migrants' Stories
It's time to ditch the question, “does this hurt Democrats or Republicans more?" → Read More
In an Era of Misinformation and Tracking Technology, Long-Held Journalism Norms Are Shifting
In the months between the November 2020 vote and the January 6 Capitol insurrection, BuzzFeed News’ politics desk faced an ethical and practical quandary: To what extent should it cover the conspiracy theories about the election results? When was it responsible — when was it necessary — to report on the misinformation President Trump and […] → Read More
For Political Reporters, The Post-Trump Era Poses Practical—and Existential—Questions
For news outlets, exiting the Trump era poses some existential as well as practical questions. → Read More
National News Outlets Prepare for an Election Night that Might Turn into Days, Weeks
David Lauter, Washington bureau chief at the Los Angeles Times, is not preparing for Election Day — he is preparing for election week, or even election weeks. Most election cycles at the paper have followed a more succinct timeline: Political reporters make it across the finish line of the first Tuesday in November, then they […] → Read More
Thieves Rob Drunk LES Bar-Goers by Just Asking for Their Stuff, Police Say
They asked for a Boston man's phone and then distracted him by also asking for his wallet, police said. → Read More
Two Bridges Towers Plan Faces New Challenge Through Zoning Amendment
If approved, the amendment would subject new developments to an intensive land review procedure. → Read More
Gallery Defends 'Chinatown' Display Critics Call Racist 'Poverty Porn'
Dozens of protesters took to the James Cohan Gallery on Sunday to rail against a the installation. → Read More
Gallery Defends 'Chinatown' Display Critics Call Racist 'Poverty Porn'
Dozens of protesters took to the James Cohan Gallery on Sunday to rail against a the installation. → Read More
Cyclist Seriously Wounded in Alphabet City Shooting, Police Say
The victim was riding a bike when the gunman opened fire shortly before midnight, police said. → Read More
Bike-Riding Gunman Shoots Woman in Shoulder on Rivington Street, NYPD Says
The 26-year-old woman was stepping out of a cab when she was struck by a bullet, police said. → Read More
Mayor Announces Plan to Buy Vacant East Village School That's Not For Sale
The mayor said the city wants to buy the derelict former P.S. 64 building on East Ninth Street. → Read More
Podcaster Who Invited 'Everyone' Into His Home Moving After Landlord Spat
Uluç Ülgen's landlord was not happy with the podcaster's free-for-all, off-the-cuff interviews. → Read More
Two Bridges Tower Developer Promises Flood Protections for Nearby Buildings
The resiliency plan hinges on a developer getting city approval to build a 77-story tower. → Read More
Noho Star to Close on New Year's Eve After 30 Years
The eatery listed the reason for its pending closure as "economic." → Read More
Notorious Landlord Steve Croman Sentenced to a Year on Rikers Island
"Rikers Island ain't the Ritz," noted Judge Jill Konviser at Croman's sentencing. → Read More
Notorious Landlord Steve Croman Sentenced to a Year on Rikers Island
"Rikers Island ain't the Ritz," noted Judge Jill Konviser at Croman's sentencing. → Read More
Knickerbocker Village Gets $33.5 Million in 'Build it Back' Funds
The complex will get a host of resiliency upgrades over the next 2 years. → Read More
Fake Cosmetic Surgeon Killed Woman with Illegal Butt Implants, NYPD Says
Allison Spence, 44, has been charged with manslaughter in the death of Latesha Bynum, 31,. → Read More
See the New Renderings of LES Mega-Development Essex Crossing
The entire development contains nine sites and more than 1,000 housing units. → Read More
17-Year-Old Shot in Kips Bay in Broad Daylight, Officials Say
The shooting happened on East 28th Street near Second Avenue at about 4:30 p.m., police said. → Read More